dark chocolate fruit and nut power pops

dark chocolate power pops

Admittedly, this is a dessert blog. I can’t hide that fact behind my name. But contrary to popular belief (and by “popular,” I mean all my kid’s friends who think I just throw cookies at anyone that enters our house), it’s not all sugar all the time for me. I eat lots of green things. And I dried kale to hide in foods. And I go to the gym (sometimes). And I believe in the goodness of chocolate. And so, here you have some healthy dark chocolate fruit and nut power pops. These are perfect for a boost of energy and for satisfying your sweet tooth.

This is a quick, good-for-you, protein and power-filled snack that you should kind of really always have on hand. And you won’t even get chocolate on your fingers what with the lollipop sticks and all.

Pour the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power. Stir and continue to microwave at 30 second, then 15 second, intervals until fully melted. Fold a decorating bag over a plastic tumbler and pour the chocolate into the bag. Twist at the top (and secure with a rubber band if you like). Snip 1/4 inch from the tip of the bag.

Pipe a dot of chocolate on the tray. Place a lollipop stick on top. Pipe circle of chocolate on top 1 1/2 to 2- inches across. Immediately sprinkle with nuts and dried fruits. Put in the fridge to set, about 30 to 60 minutes. Will make about 14 pops.

Ingredients

Instructions

Line a baking tray with wax paper.

Prepare your fruits and nuts and chop dried fruits into small pieces.

Pour the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power. Stir and continue to microwave at 30 second, then 15 second, intervals until fully melted. Fold a decorating bag over a plastic tumbler and pour the chocolate into the bag. Twist at the top (and secure with a rubber band if you like). Snip 1/4 inch from the tip of the bag.

Pipe a dot of chocolate on the tray. Place a lollipop stick on top. Pipe circle of chocolate on top 1 1/2 to 2- inches across. Immediately sprinkle with nuts and dried fruits. Put in the fridge to set, about 30 to 60 minutes.